BRIDEWATER, N.J.- FDU men's volleyball makes their return this spring for the 2026 season. The Knights are picked to finish fourth in the preseason poll. 

The Knights return off a 2025 campaign which saw them reach the NEC Semifinals before falling to Saint Francis. FDU looks to make another run into postseason play in just the fifth season of the young program. 

2026 NEC Men's Volleyball Preseason Poll

1. (tie) Daemen (3)

     Saint Francis (2)

3. LIU (1)

4. FDU (1)

5. Manhattan

6. UMES

7. D'Youville

Head Coach Karl France continues to be at the helm for the Knights as he has been since the team's inception. On the court, the Knights are returning Second Team All-NEC players Jamal Ellis and Dylan McFadden. The tandem combined for 477.5 points last season as they take on larger roles in the 2026 campaign.  

The Knights return home for their opening game against Missouri S&T, taking place on Jan.16 at a time to be announced. 

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